Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-AX210 JVC
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G R-A X 2 1 0 COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS YU30052-503-2 Com pa ct VHS PA L GETTING ST ARTED 6 Power ................................... 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion .................... 8 Date/T ime Settings ........
2 Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
3 This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard.
4 REMEMBER Programme AE with Special Effects ( Z P . 14) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n 15 sec. Self Timer Intelligent Function Contr ol ( Z P .
5 QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE SUPPL Y POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’ s top end to the camcorder . (Charging procedure, Z P . 6) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TT . RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
6 GETTING ST ARTED Power This camcorder’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
7 ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged.
8 DATE 1.1.00 TIME 0:00 A GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) –/+ SE T POWER Date Day/Month/Y ear DA TE .. Date setting is performed T ime 24-hour indication TIME .... T ime setting is performed Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings.
9 T30 SP T30 SP T45 LP T30 LP T45 SP Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability (see illustration at left). SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. ADJUST DIOPTER 3 T urn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
10 2 3 1 2 1 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXP AND LOOP 1 Separate the V elcro strip. INSER T HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom switch.
11 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & RM-V20U Remote Control Unit The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from a distance. When using the RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder ’ s REMOTE jack. * Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet.
12 RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 9) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out.
13 T W T W T W T W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o vary the length of the focal lens and produce zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In 1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 2) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switch is pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom speed becomes.
14 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action. High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.) Captures faster action than Sports mode. 15sec. Self-T imer Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/ Stop is pressed.
15 White balance mode indicator MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Colour T emperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment.
16 SEL F1 F2 FADER CINEMA FADER CINEMA FOCUS EXP. TITLE DISP. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 SEL . SEL . SEL . F1 F2 F1 F2 F2 F1 F1 F2 RECORDING Advanced Features INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL This feature ma.
17 Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the right of F2. ENGAGE CINEMA MODE 2 Press F2 .
18 RECORDING Advanced Features Focus detection zone Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
19 SEL F1 F2 FOCUS EXP. F1 F2 F 1 + F 1 + Manual Focus NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the right of F1.
20 RECORDING Advanced Features Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “EXP .” appears to the right of F2.
21 Date/T ime Character Inser t This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor , record them manually or automatically , and even make your own titles. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( Z pg.
22 SET CHAR IN PARIS, FRANCE CHARACTER SET MODE J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ' - / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I CHARACTER SET MODE J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : .
23 HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN PARIS, FRANCE Example of Character Generator & Title V iewfinder Instant T itles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory . Y ou can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left.
24 RECORDING Advanced Features Self-Timer Y ou can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/ Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder , you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
25 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Y ou need the optional RM-V20U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
26 + PLA YBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder . It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
27 A B There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection T o A VCR [A] (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the optional Audio and V ideo cables.
28 M 0:00:00 PLA YBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “BASIC CONNECTIONS” ( Z pg. 27 ). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to PLA Y . The Power On indicator lights.
29 FEA TURE: Manual T racking PURPOSE: T o eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen. OPERA TION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● T o reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously .
30 EDITING T ape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote P AUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below for details.
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) AKAI 6 2 6 4 7 7 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 6 7 6 8 3 7 3 8 JVC A B C MITSUBISHI NEC 9 1 9 6 9 .
32 A C IN OUT ç© 1 0:00:25 © 2 © 3 © 4 © 5 © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT ç © 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 © 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 © 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 © 4 0:04:11 © 5 © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 B EDITING (cont.
33 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–P AUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control toward the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMA TIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT on the camcorder , and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order .
34 Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to PLA Y .
35 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). ** Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg.
36 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder . 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. 4 Press BA TT . RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
37 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly ( Z pg. 6). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 6). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected ( Z pg. 7).
38 INDEX Controls Controls 1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................ ( Z pg. 14) 2 F1 [Function 1] Button ...................... ( Z pg. 16) 3 PUSH Button ....................................... ( Z pg. 9) 4 Function SEL. Button ......................
39 s ! Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ....... ( Z pg. 9) @ Recording Indicator ........................... ( Z pg. 12) # Record–Standby Indicator ................. ( Z pg. 12) $ Lens Cover W arning .......................... ( Z pg. 12) % Index Code Marking .
40 INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 7 Animation Recording .............................. pg. 25 Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 35 Auto Date Record ................................... pg.
41 CAUTIONS General Batter y Precautions • When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. • Use only the following batteries: RM-V20U .
42 2. A void using the unit . . . .... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. .... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. .... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. .... near a television set. .... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.
43 SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power sour ce : DC 6V Power consumption : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording *Conforms to VHS * standard Cassette : VHS-C cassette T ape speed SP : 23.
G R-AX2 1 0 COPYRIGHT© 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Japan 1195TOV * UN * VP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED GR-AX210EK-2 96.10.
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